Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 335 Certificate of Position

"It just so happens that I've practiced the 'Great Sun Initiation Secret Technique,' and I also happen to possess the 'Hayagriva Guardian Divine Skill'!"

"Now it seems that these two techniques complement each other quite well..."

"Furthermore... this 'Immovable King's Light Stages' is quite extraordinary. The third level at its peak is at most equivalent to the lower fourth rank of Qi Refining Body Cultivation, while this stage will be my reliance for cultivating my physique to the upper fourth rank, or even the fifth rank?"

Even within the realm of Qi Refining, this is an exceptionally remarkable inheritance. Of course, it's also an incredible legacy in the realm of Qi Cultivation…

With a mind full of thoughts, Fang Qing exited the fourth floor.

Upon arriving at the entrance to the third level, they saw the incompetent old monk prostrate himself, kneeling respectfully and saying, "Greetings, Venerable One... We beseech you to refine the 'Status Certificate' and bless our Hayagriva Temple!"

His eyes flickered slightly as he silently stared at the incompetent old monk.

With a face full of piety, Wu Nengsheng raised his hands high again, holding a "kapala bowl"!

Fang Qing glanced at it but didn't take it. Instead, he laughed: "So it's a 'certificate of rank'... No wonder I always felt I couldn't quite predict your fate... What? Now that I'm recognized by 'Immovable King,' you've come begging to me?"

The incapable old monk remained motionless, kneeling silently.

Fang Qing stared at the "kapala bowl" and fell silent.

"Placement Certificate"!

This is a unique treasure of the esoteric teachings, serving as the basis for the transmission of the Dharma lineage!

Simply put, it's an unclaimed 'position'!

Once you refine it, you can ascend to the heavens in one step!

However, it seems that it can only arise from the passing of a Dharma King; one should not even think about creating a Dharma King or a Dharma Mother.

Furthermore, even for Dharma Kings and Great Dharma Kings, not every passing away results in the attainment of a "certificate of office"; rather, it depends on a matter of chance and serendipity.

"Furthermore... the rank granted by the 'certificate of rank' is not much. Even the legacy left by a great Dharma King upon his death is similar to that left by an ordinary Dharma King, only equivalent to the level of guiding children and mothers... and it still requires the nourishment of incense and faith. This is one of the reasons why Tantric monks prefer to spread their teachings..."

"But this is already terrifying. For cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage or the Qi Convergence stage... it's practically a meteoric rise, equivalent to the Purple Mansion stage."

"To ascend to the throne solely through this means also has many drawbacks... It will likely be difficult to further cultivate and improve one's spiritual practice? And one will constantly require faith and incense offerings for sustenance?"

"Most importantly, how to refine the 'certificate of rank' is completely unpredictable... Perhaps a group of gurus will be helpless, while a lowly monk might casually refine it and gain immense benefits. Hmm, this ascension is even simpler than converting children and mothers, it doesn't even require the hard standard of foundational cultivation..."

"In the esoteric tales, there's a story of a poor boy or a lowly monk who found a 'certificate of rank' and thus became the abbot of a temple, rising to power in one fell swoop..."

"Not only can one guide children and mothers, but even ordinary Dharma Kings should be able to refine 'rank certificates'... equivalent to a further elevation in rank. Although not as high as a Great Perfected Person, it is still considered quite powerful within the Purple Mansion realm."

"Wait... no, the secret system relies on layers of control, so the biggest advantage of refining a 'Rank Certificate' is that there's no one above you! Or rather, the higher-ups are too far away. As long as the Lord of the Great Snow Mountain doesn't pay attention, you can live a carefree life, with no one to bother you... It's even better than the treatment of ordinary Tara practitioners!"

Simply put, this "certificate" is something that would tempt even the most powerful and influential Dharma Kings.

Unless one has the confidence to become a great Dharma King in the later stages of the Purple Palace realm, or even to attain Buddhahood in the future, they will not refuse.

This incompetent one must have tried countless times, yet he could not refine the 'status certificate,' and even the entire temple's monks could not do it.

Forced into a corner by the Lotus Temple, they turned to Fang Qing for help.

Because Fang Qing passed the "Immovable King" certification, he is one of their own.

Moreover... regardless of his past background, with a powerful lineage, such a large temple, and countless temple properties to inherit, any Tibetan monk would surely have happily taken the position.

how...

"I truly have the potential to become a Great Dharma King, and may even attain enlightenment in the future; I don't need these constraints..."

Fang Qing's lips curled slightly as he asked, "Is this the only 'certificate of rank' for the Horse-Headed Vajra Temple?"

"This monastery has produced four Dharma Kings, but only the 'Kapala Bowl' left behind by the first Dharma King who founded the monastery. The other three Dharma Kings did not leave behind any 'certificates of authority' when they passed away..."

He said regretfully, unable to do anything about it.

The "certificate of rank" can take many forms; it could be a Buddhist artifact, a relic, or even an ordinary stone or a drop of water from the roadside...

"Are you in such a hurry to find someone to take over the throne because of Lotus Temple?"

Fang Qing asked again.

Wu Nengsheng trembled slightly, then replied, "That's right... Lotus Temple once had a Dharma King named 'Wisdom Lamp Bright,' who left behind a 'certificate of rank' lotus platform, but it had never encountered a destined monk to open it... However, several years ago, a monk, by chance, refined this 'certificate of rank' and became known as 'Lotus-Eyed Bright Master,' wholeheartedly dedicated to expanding the Dharma lineage of Lotus Temple... After the passing of our Dharma Kings, it has been declining day by day... I implore the Venerable One to protect my Dharma lineage!"

The old monk kowtowed again.

For Tibetan Buddhist monks, lineage is the very essence of the Dharma! Sometimes, it's something they'd be willing to sacrifice their lives to uphold!

Clang!

The old monk's skull was hard enough that it made a crisp sound when it hit the ground.

Fang Qing, however, had his own plans. If they went against his wishes, he wouldn't even flinch if the old monk died right there.

With a touch of curiosity, he accepted the kapala bowl: "This is the 'certificate of ordination'? The Dharma King left behind only enough for one disciple..."

He sighed.

The incompetent old monk, seemingly afraid that Fang Qing would look down on him, hurriedly said, "If we nourish ourselves with incense and believers for a long time, supplemented by sacrifices, we might even be able to elevate ourselves a little... Those who have lived a long time and attained high positions are no less powerful than early-stage Purple Mansion True Persons... Moreover, my Horse-Headed Vajra Temple does not have a Dharma King."

After ascending to the throne, I will be completely free. Except for the orders from the Great Snow Mountain, I need not concern myself with anything else…

"Isn't this still useless?"

"Oh, I used to be just a beginner, even the early-stage Purple Mansion Realm cultivator Tan Feng looked down on me... Now it's my turn to look down on early-stage Purple Mansion Realm cultivators..."

Fang Qing thought to himself, his attention focused on the "Kapala Bowl".

When the bowl landed in his hands, it displayed a certain unusual phenomenon.

At this moment, as the "Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill" was activated, a gurgling sound came from inside the bowl, and turbid water suddenly appeared out of thin air.

"Is this a sign of your authority? Your Excellency is indeed divinely ordained as the abbot of our temple... We humbly request that Your Excellency assume the position!"

The incompetent old monk was overjoyed: "As expected... the choice of 'Immovable King' was not wrong."

Compared to this, Fang Qing sensed much more.

"this……"

"So it really is just an unclaimed position?"

"How can a position remain if it has no owner? It's unbelievable... The essence of a position is to be prominent in the gold position... Then, does a fruit position have a 'certificate of rank'?"

"This secret method is indeed becoming more and more sinister the more I think about it..."

"Moreover... besides the difficulty in advancing, is there really no other flaw in this 'status certificate'? Ultimately, this position belongs to someone else, even if that person has already perished... and they accept the incense offerings and faith; isn't there a risk of personality splitting, or even becoming a vessel for resurrection?"

Boom!

At this moment, the "certificate" even tried to actively merge into Fang Qing's body, but instead activated the "Dao Sheng Pearl".

As the Dao Sheng Pearl spun around, Fang Qing felt the 'Position Certificate' in his hand instantly become lifeless, or rather... tamed!

"As expected... what's your rank? What's my rank with my cheat ability? You want to force me to take your place?"

He sneered inwardly, then looked at the incompetent old monk: "You... do you want to regain your position as a disciple?"

"what?"

The incompetent old monk looked up, his face full of fear.

Of course he wants to!

I dream about it!

Fang Qing had also experienced the pain of gaining a status and then losing it. It was like falling from a three-dimensional being to a two-dimensional being. The huge sense of loss even made him feel disheartened and want to commit suicide.

It's like letting a blind person see the light, and then making them blind again...

"Kneel up straight!"

At this moment, Wu Nengsheng heard Venerable Yundan say, "If you... are willing to become my disciple, I can bestow this 'certificate' upon you. Are you... willing?"

In an instant, Fang Qing activated the "Great Sun Initiation Secret Technique," and dazzling sunlight filled the hall, turning countless walls golden.

"He...he's actually the Dharma King?!"

The incompetent old monk was completely stunned.

He originally thought that Monk Yundan was just a slightly mysterious master, and even if he was good at body cultivation, he was still within the realm of Dao Foundation.

Unexpectedly, the other party was of a higher status than he had imagined.

He wasn't even a disciple, but a Dharma King!

"Which Dharma King from the temple that is the source of all dharmas is secretly expanding his influence?"

The old monk was momentarily stunned.

Fang Qing was also filled with many thoughts.

"After losing its master, the master loses its status... It should be possible to re-initiate it."

"I've only given three of the five positions to Qin Ruxue, Xiang Dahu, and Xu Hei. There are two positions left... I could give one to this person. If Sangji is unfortunate, we can still plant another seed in the Secret Realm!"

Of course, a single degree of freedom is insufficient.

But Fang Qing had already tamed the 'position certificate' and didn't want it himself, so he could just give it to Wu Nengsheng.

With these two ranks combined, plus a large amount of incense and faith, it should be possible to create a top-notch expert in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm!

Furthermore, by observing the changes, influences, and hidden dangers of the "position certificate" through the inability to win, one can better explore the mysteries of the esoteric system.

At the very least, the death of a True Person of the Purple Mansion might produce some spiritual items, but there has never been any record of producing any "status certificates".

"Um?"

Wu Neng was momentarily stunned, when he heard the Venerable One's displeased snort.

He quickly straightened his back: "Venerable One...this humble monk is willing to take refuge!"

He was willing to give anything to regain his status!

"good!"

Fang Qing held a kapala bowl in one hand and placed the other hand on Wu Nengsheng's head, reciting the initiation mantra.

After the initiation is completed, a wisp of his own status is bestowed upon him, enabling the incompetent to immediately become a disciple.

"Thank you, Venerable One!"

Feeling my own elevation, having regained my lost status, I couldn't help but shed tears of joy at my inability to win.

At this moment, Fang Qing reached out with his other hand and poured the murky water from the kapala bowl onto Wu Nengsheng's head.

Wu Nengsheng was stunned as the "certificate of position" was upon him.

Since the passing of the Dharma King, he has been studying the "Kapala Bowl" day and night, but has yet to gain his favor.

But now, with the Venerable One's help, it has been made easy for him to open the door...

"Venerable One...Venerable One, great power!"

Speechless and powerless, I can only prostrate myself in deep reverence...

And at the moment when Wu Nengsheng refined the 'Proof of Position'.

At the Matou Jingang Temple, one hall after another resounds with activity, and the temple's golden roof radiates golden light.

The conch shells and drums on display began to move automatically without wind, emitting a deep, thunderous roar...

Abbot Dorje, who was standing guard outside the Hayagriva main hall, saw this scene and his eyes reddened: "The 'certificate of ordination' has moved... Our temple has finally produced another ordination disciple..."